• Great Falls of the Potomac in summer

    Great Falls

    Park Virginia

Visitor Centers

Photo of a new exhibit in the Visitor Center

National Park Service

Riverside Mural

The Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

A ten minute video presentation on the history of Great Falls Park is shown throughout the day.  Check with the Visitor Center desk for schedules, or to request a presentation.

Stop by the Visitor Center desk for trail maps, the self-guided tour of the Patowmack Canal, local information, pamplets on nearby parks, and information on recreational activities. Volunteers and Rangers will be on hand to answer questions. 

Explore a wide array of exhibits featuring the Patowmack Canal, geology, recreation, and the flora and fauna of Great Falls. An interactive children's room offers puzzles, coloring activities, and a hands-on exploration table.

Restrooms and a concession stand are located on the lower level. The concession stand is open seasonally from March to mid-November.

The park's bookstore is open during Visitor Center hours. 

Did You Know?

Women viewing the falls in the 1920's

People used to ride a trolley to visit Great Falls Park. Dancing, a dinner at the inn, a walk down a lover's lane, and viewing the falls at night were all favorite activities.